Acer Iconia A Kickstand review

Display

The US A14-11MN and A16-11MN configurations covered here both use 1920 × 1200 IPS displays. The 16-inch option makes a diagram physically larger at the same zoom setting. The 14-inch version fits the same detail into a smaller area. Pick based on viewing distance and available space rather than expecting the larger one to show more of a document.

Design & Connectivity

A stand needs space behind the screen. Measure that footprint if the Iconia is going on a shallow counter, and leave room to plug in the charging cable. For exercise instructions or a family video call, being able to change the tilt is more valuable than a small difference in processor speed. At either size, this is an unusually large tablet to hold throughout a book.

Storage

Android apps use the internal drive, while compatible files can live on a microSD card. That is a useful distinction on a shared tablet loaded with downloaded videos. A card can free space for apps without making more apps run at once.

Que Choisir measured 116.4 GB of internal storage on its French 128 GB A14-11MN. That gives a better sense of the room left for downloads on the smaller model than the number on the box. ¹

Alternatives

The 12.1-inch Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 also has a kickstand. It is the one to consider when the stand matters but carrying a 14- or 16-inch screen between rooms sounds cumbersome.

Verdict

Choose the 14-inch Iconia for closer viewing and the 16-inch for a screen several people can see from farther away. Both make the most sense when the stand will do most of the holding.